Total Population
2,712
Population
Growth Rate
-0.30%
Median Age
46
Diversity Index
32.700
Burns, Oregon commonly referred to as the gateway to the Steens Mountains, became a town in 1891 and is the county seat of Harney County. Burns offers the visitor breathtaking scenery, outdoor activities of hiking, fishing, hunting, camping and backpacking with easy access to the Steens Mountains and the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge just 30 miles south of the City on US 205. The 185,000 acres provides a Mecca for bird watchers as it is the habitat for over 250 species of migratory birds.
A visit to downtown Burns provides opportunity for visitors to meet the friendly people of this western town, and view collections of arrowheads, art galleries and stores. A visit to the Harney County Historical Museum is necessary and provides a history of the old west in Burns and Harney County, with historical photos, ranching memorabilia and full room restorations of the old western kitchen.
Households
1,259
Total Housing Units
1,508
Owner Occupied
905
Renter Occupied
353
Vacant
249
Median Home Value
$105,405
Average Home Value
$235,182
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
-0.15%
Per Capita Income
2.37%
Median Household
$37,620 $39,945
Average Household
$53,563 $60,094
Per Capita
$24,834 $27,919
Total Businesses
231
Total Employed
1,377
Workers 16+
942
2021 Public Administration
Businesses
48
Employed
345
2021 HealthCare/Social Assist
Businesses
22
Employed
204
2021 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
25
Employed
184
2021 Accommodation/Food Service
Businesses
25
Employed
138
2021 Food Service/Drinking Estab
Businesses
18
Employed
116
2021 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
5
Employed
107
Some
High School
124
Graduated
High School
673
Associates
Degree
164
Bachelor's
Degree
218
Graduate
Degree
113
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
942
Non-Resident Commuters
0
Drive Alone
644
Carpooled
0
Public
0
Work At Home
106